The starting point is the town of Mytilene. As we follow the main road from the western exit of capital, we reach at the bay of Kalloni. At the end of the forest, the landscape changes: olive groves to the east and the coasts of the bay of Kalloni with the saltpans to the west, the remarkable Wetland of the bay of Kalloni. The area of Kalloni has been the centre and the "lighthouse" of the orthodoxy and the culture. Its contribution to the determination of the education' s level, thanks to its Monasteries and to its historic Metropolis, was very important. At a distance of 4 km from Kalloni, after the picturesque settlements of Areana, Papiana and Kerami, is Skala Kallonis, a significant resort.

    Northwards there is the unique Petra, one of the most important resorts of the island, built in a plain around a huge rock, on the top of which the church of Panayia Glyckophiloussa stands (1742). Apart from Glykophiloussa a visit to the church of Ayios Nikolaos - a basilica of the 17th century and to the mansion of Vareltzidena (built in 1740) would be worth your time.

    The sandy beach of Petra is a fantastic place for swimming and with a magic view of the Aegean as it is surrounded from two tiny isles of Ayios Georgios and Psera, which we can visit by boat and an ideal place for amateur fishing. The area is full of picturesque fish taverns and coffee shops, paved streets, traditional houses and tourism accommodations.

    The main road at the Southwestern guides us at an equally fantastic coastal area, the settlement of Anaxos with a wonderful sandy beach, with crystal clear water. The coastal area is full of toursim accommodation and fish taverns.

     As we follow the main road from Petra northwards, through fantastic rocky scenery right next to the sea, we reach Mythimna or Molyvos, another important resort of Lesvos. Its roots are lost somewhere in the prehistoric period and it is one of the most picturesque and well-preserved medieval settlements in Mediterranean. The small town is amphitheatrically built on a rocky hill, on the top of which a medieval castle is built. Old stone houses, paved streets, stone Ottoman fountains and mansions all in excellent condition make the Molyvos unforgettable.

     Apart from the castle there is much to see in Molyvos: the Public Library, the Archaeological Collection, the Public Gallery and several churches.

    At the edge of the town, the picturesque port completes the picture. The long beach of Molyvos with crystal water, awarded by the E.U., is ideal for swimming and generally for cosmopolitan holidays.

    Near Molyvos is Eftalou, a great beach for swimming and relaxation, with thermal springs.